2kg quinces 2 tablespoons lemon juice caster sugar (about 1kg) 1. Line a 20 x 30cm tin with non-stick baking paper. Peel, quarter and core the quinces. Keep half the cores (and any seeds) and wrap all these in a square of muslin. Tie with kitchen string to secure. 2....
Spicy Beetroot Dip Serves 4-6, as a starter 4 medium-sized beetroot 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 250ml natural yoghurt 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon paprika salt to taste...
Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes Serves: 8 • 175g butter, at room temperature, chopped • 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar • 2 teaspoons finely grated tangelo rind • 3 eggs • 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour • 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour • 100g ground almonds •...
Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 12 minutes Serves: 6-8 • 1 cup (200g) quinoa (see note on soaking) • 2 oranges • 1 small fennel bulb • 1/4 cup chopped chives • 1 avocado • 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained • 1 cup roughly chopped parsley • 3 tablespoons...
Kiwifruit steak tenderiser Kiwifruit contains an enzyme which actually will tenderise meats. So, here’s what to do. Before you plan to cook a steak, slice up a kiwifruit and rub the steak on both sides with the kiwifruit (you could also puree the kiwifruit and rub...
Tracy Rutherford’s apple & cinnamon pancakes 1 1/2 cups (185g) self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 cup (250mL) milk 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence spray olive oil 2 red apples, quartered, cored...
In the November 2009 issue of ‘Burke’s Backyard’ magazine, on sale Monday October 26, our popular Kitchen Garden section is all about growing zucchini and squash. As well as giving you all the gardening tips you’ll need to grow your own zucchini, in the ‘Burke’s...
Jamie’s Coriander and Lemon Salmon Cakes Makes 8-10 patties 3 medium-sized mashing potatoes 1/2 bunch coriander, leaves washed and chopped 2 shallots (scallions), washed, chopped (use white and green parts) finely grated rind of 1 lemon 250g fresh, uncooked Atlantic...
125g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 250mL (1 cup) water 4-6 lemons, juiced, zested 1 litre soda water ice cubes or crushed ice 1. Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves (1-2 minutes usually is enough – the water should be...
Tracy Rutherford’s basil oil 1 bunch basil 1/3 cup (80mL) extra virgin olive oil 1. Pick the leaves from the basil and place into a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and stand for 1 minute. Drain well, then plunge them straight into a bowl of iced water. Drain...